The Ontario government tabled Monday a bill that, if passed into law, would make it easier for a defendant to get a defamation lawsuit dismissed if the defence could convince the judge that they were communicating on a matter of “public interest.”
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Ontario ombudsman accuses auditor general of ‘perilous’ power play
The Star has obtained a five-page letter that Marin wrote to Lysyk after she urged MPPs on a legislative committee last week to limit the ombudsman’s office to investigating individual beefs from citizens instead of looking as well into larger systemic concerns.
Jail, restitution ordered for staged-collision ring
The decision to jail and order $1.3 million in restitution for the ringleader of a staged-collision ring is being applauded by the insurance industry.
http://www.insurancebusiness.ca/news/jail-restitution-ordered-for-stagedcollision-ring-185995.aspx
Kitchener among communities with fewest crash claims: study
If you’re hoping for a crash-free drive, Kitchener may be one of your best bets.
Will my insurance rates increase if a friend crashes my car?
While I was away on a holiday in Turkey, a friend borrowed my car and was involved in an accident. She was looking after my cats and I had asked her to start the car occasionally so the battery wouldn’t run down. She was given a ticket for careless driving. There were three cars involved altogether. The police report does not state whether the other cars were damaged. I’m reluctant to make a claim with my insurance company because it will increase my insurance rates drastically. My plan is to get the car repaired on my own and have her pay for the cost. Is there a possibility that her insurance company would pay the claim? – Judy, Toronto
Ontario Automobile Policy
http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto/forms/Pages/oap1_forms.aspx
http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto/forms/Pages/oap1_forms.aspx
Amendments to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, Service Provider Regulations, Administrative Penalties and Eligibility for Transportation Expenses
With this Bulletin, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is highlighting regulation amendments to the automobile insurance system that are effective December 1, 2014, with one exception noted below.
FSCO is also reminding insurers and stakeholders about obligations concerning transportation expenses. Amendments were needed to effectively operationalize the new service provider licensing regime and implement parts of the Government of Ontario’s Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy.
http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/ auto/autobulletins/2014/Pages/ a-14-14.aspx
Conviction made in Toronto-based staged collision ring: IBC
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is applauding what it calls a strong sentence handed down in connection with a “directing mind of several clinics” involved in a Toronto-area staged collision ring.
LAWYER HELPED IN $1.5M FRAUD
A Toronto lawyer has had his licence revoked for his part in a $1.5-million insurance fraud. Pradeep Bridglal Pachai admitted to taking part in a scheme that saw a senior employee at an insurance company client authorize higher payments to settle litigation than was needed and the two men pocketing the difference.
Government was warned new social assistance payment system flawed: OPSEU
TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2014 /CNW/ – The union representing workers at the Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW) says the government was warned months ago that the new computer system was flawed and would cause chaos in the programs.
New disability support management system expected to hamper client service: OPSEU
Ontario’s new caseload management system for recipients of provincial disability assistance will increase wait times, result in more underpayments/overpayments and could result in payment suspensions for qualified individuals.